Can I reinstate a probate proceeding that was dismissed, w/o prejudice 20 years ago ?

The 1993 proceeding was dismissed. It cannot be revived, and a new proceeding would be necessary. The witness affidavits that were submitted...

I am executor of my father's estate and sole inheritor of all assets held in his name. Am I obligated to notify next-of-kin?

If the only assets are those held in joint accounts, then there is no probate proceeding, and, consequently, no obligation to inform anyone....

Please inform about "Testamentary Letter" showing results of "Letter of Administration"

Your question is unclear. Letters testamentary are issued to the executive banned in a will. Letters of administration are issued (usually) to a...

Do I have to notify the IRS that my father passed away?

The bank account passed to you by operation of law, and the proceeds of that bank account belong to you. This is so because the bank account...

If i am the executor of the estate and one of the beneficiary received a citation do I have to show up at court as well ?

If you have hired an attorney, then the attorney will appear on the return date of the citation. If you are not represented, then you would have...

What step to take?

First, it must be determined that you are the next of kin. That seems to be what you are suggesting, but it would make sense to review the family...

Do I have to give my uncle access to my deceased father's house?

The sooner you get moving on the administration proceeding, the sooner you will be able to resolve all of the issues regarding the estate. Thus,...

Length of Probate in NYC?

There is no one-size-fits-all kind of answer. Among the many issues that may effect timing of completion are whether the estate is uncontested;...

Testamentary capacity (meaning whether she was competent to execute a will) is one of the issues that arise here. Another key issue is raised in...

My cousin left his boat at my house for 6years and just found out he passed away?

You've probably heard the expression "possession is nine tenths of the law." Well, it's not true. Merely because the boat is on your property...